Ponta da Ilha — trail on Pico Island (PR 3 PIC)

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Ponta da Ilha — trail on Pico Island (PR 3 PIC)

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Ponta da Ilha — trail on Pico Island (PR 3 PIC)

02:58

11.3km

90m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Ponta da Ilha

Área Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Ponta da Ilha

Zona Especial de Conservação da Ponta da Ilha

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2.37 km

Lava Coastal Trail and Natural Arch – Ponta da Ilha

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Nice view in itself. However, not to be underestimated. The “path” leads over a single sea of stones and rocks. Some of the paths are very, very close to the …

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4.35 km

Baía da Engrade

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The Baia da Engrade is beautiful and still a secret. Certainly a special highlight of the coastal walk near Piedade.

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5.18 km

Ponta da Ilha Lighthouse

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Built in 1946, the lighthouse is one of the youngest in the Azores. He is - depending on the direction - a worthy starting point or end point of the coastal walk in Piedade.

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6.39 km

The characteristic vineyards surrounded by volcanic rocks are found on the eastern end of Pico Island. This trail is particularly beautiful due to the contrast of vineyards and the sea, which makes the landscape even more interesting.

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